ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO April 26, 2015 ALL FESTIVAL CHAIRS Please remember to attend the meeting SUNDAY, APRIL 26th AT NOON in the Rectory basement. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Through your generosity families will be reunited, valuable skills will be taught to those seeking a better life, and vital humanitarian needs will be met. Please visit www.usccb.org (search Catholic Relief Services Collection ) to learn how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise. Climb with us to the top of EVEREST and learn how God s love helps us overcome challenges! Vacation Bible School - June 22-26th from 9am-12pm This is the camp that every one knows and loves! We will be playing games, singing songs and getting a little goofy! Everest Family Camp - June 28th - July 1st, 5:30-8:30pm A remix of our regular Vacation Bible School format, Family Camp offers a Parent Session, Kids sessions for Pre-K to 4th Grade, and Volunteer opportunities for 5th 12th. There will be something for everyone at this camp!! READINGS FOR MAY 3 Acts 9:26-31 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8 With heartfelt thanks for your STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE APRIL 19 Adults $19,048.58 Children $12.25 BAPTISMS Congratulations to Luz Naranjo, daughter of Omar Naranjo Manzano and Selena Tepale; Caitlin Hausfeld, daughter of Joseph & Rhonda; Juliet Siebenthaler, daughter of Robert and Britton; Harper and Wyatt Vega, children of Nathan and Megan; Ethan Thompson, son of Megan Ruef; Cora Osborne, daughter of Brian and Kari who recently received new life through the waters of baptism. Welcome sweet little ones, to the body of the Body of Christ! IN THE MILITARY Please pray for those serving in the military. Lord, protect our military as they sacrifice for us; bless them and their families for their continuing selflessness. FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Next Friday, May 1st is First Friday and our parish day of Eucharistic Adoration. Adoration begins at 10 AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and closes from 5-6 p.m. with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Any questions or to sign up and commit for a specific time, please call 426-9954. All are invited to also attend First Friday Mass at Immaculate Conception followed by Rosary and Benediction. We are currently looking for volunteers to help make these fantastic camps happen! Registration will begin May 4th! Volunteers and Adult station leaders will receive a discount on their child s registration fee. PLEASE JOIN US FOLLOWING MASS NEXT SUNDAY IN THE SMITH BUILDING FOR COFFEE AND DONUT SUNDAY!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY, APRIL 26 8:00 a.m. Gene Deis (Hoyer Family) 10:30 a.m. Elaine Cothermarn (Mary Ellen Pfiel) MONDAY, APRIL 27 8:15 a.m. Betty Speyrer (Legion of Mary) TUESDAY, APRIL 28 8:15 a.m. Darwin Red West (Bill & Dottie Ward) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 8:15 a.m. Jeanne Knapke (Family) THURSDAY, APRIL 30 8:15 a.m. Charles Stebel, Jr. (Family) FRIDAY, MAY 1 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception Church SATURDAY, MAY 2 5:00 p.m. Chuck Brown (The Bangerter & Hisey Family) SUNDAY, MAY 3 8:00 a.m. Louis Hoelscher (Family) 10:30 a.m. Matt & DeDe Moran Anniversary Remembrance (Family) I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD I know mine and mine know me...i will lay down my life for the sheep. I lay down my life in order to take it up again. IT S LEISURE CLUB TIME AGAIN Parishioners 50 and over are welcome to join this great group for conversation, cards, and games. Join us at 1:00 this Tuesday, in the Smith Building! CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 26 8:00 a.m. Mass (Rosary at 7:30 a.m.) Coffee and Conversation- HR 9:00-10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass Baptism Formation I-HR 11:45 a.m. Festival All Chair Meeting-RH 12:00 p.m. Generation Change-SJB 2:00 p.m. Financial Peace University-SJN 2:00 p.m. Zumba-GYM 4:00 p.m. Baptism II-SJA 4:30 p.m. MONDAY, APRIL 27 Novena-9:00 a.m. Healthy U-SJN 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Bible Study-HR 9:00 a.m. Leisure Club-SB 1:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Legion of Mary-SJA 1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer-SJN 3:15 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Faith Talk Group-HR 9:15 a.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception-8:15 a.m. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration-BSC 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Women s Group-SJB 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Mass APRIL BOOK CLUB A reminder that it s St. Helen Book Club time on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. The book selection for this month s discussion is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. This book is the Big Read for this year! ST. HELEN GREEN TEAM Prayer for Gardeners Mother Earth by St. Francis of Assisi Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfolds rich blessing on our way, O praise God! Alleluia! The fruits and flowers that verdant grow, Let them his praise abundant show. O praise God, O praise God, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! FAIR TRADE SALE Join us next Sunday in the Smith Building during coffee and donuts for the last Fair Trade Sale until the fall. Be sure to stock up on your favorite coffee, tea, chocolate, and olive oil. All items are sold at cost. CALLING ALL GARDENERS Spring is here! We have free leaf mulch for the taking! Please call Mike in the maintenance department at 256-0711.
THE LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2 AND 3 Sat., 5/2 5:00 p.m. Sun., 5/3 8:00 a.m. Sun., 5/3 10:30 a.m. Altar Servers Heil, Lauren Dillon, Linda* Ciesko, Olivia Lawhorn, Donna Steeber, Sheri Friel, Erin Lawhorn, John Thomas, Ashlyn Friel, William Hary, Shay Eucharistic Minister Butler, Jack Dillon, Bill Friel, Jan Geisel, Lin Harpenau, Nicole Hicks, Judy Herrin, Donna Hatcher, Arlene Huber, Dan Reuber, Eric J Miller, Nicole Huber, Nate Reuber, Katie Potts, Bill Madden, Diana Reuber, Rachel Proudfoot, Dave Madden, Kari Reuber, Shannon Small, Sue Madden, Tim Reuber, Stephen Merz, Michael Shindlebower, Carlee Pratt, Michelle Shindlebower, Laura Pratt, Mike Walling, Marty Wible, Joanne Lector Marino, Nora* Jachimowicz, Marlene Yedlosky, Terry Otoski, Tom Schmid, Abby Pfeil, Mary Ellen FESTIVAL 2015 NEWS BOOK FAIR Please remember to save your books for the Book Fair. We will gladly take books (no magazines, textbooks, or encyclopedias please). Look for more information about dropping off book donations in the May bulletins. Also, if you know any St. Helen school students, the school will hold a book collection contest May 4-15. Books will be accepted at the maintenance building from 7:30-8:00 AM only. The homeroom that collects the most books will win a pizza party. IT S TIME TO MAKE THE CABBAGE ROLLS It is that time of year again! Time to make cabbage rolls for the St Helen's Festival. Ever wonder how those delicious cabbage rolls are made. For this one time only, you have a chance to learn how it is done. However, you will be sworn to secrecy. Cabbage roll cooking class will begin at 9 am on Saturday, May 2. If you cannot start at 9 am, we will have instructions any time during the day until 3. Of course there will be lots of practice in making them so you will get it just right and be an expert. Please call Tom Brehm @879-3317 or e-mail tebrehm@aol.com if you want to participate or you can just show up. CLEARING THE CLUTTER? It's that time of year again! As you are spring cleaning please consider donating any unused or lightly used items to St. Helen's Pick a Prize booth. We are looking for items for all ages. Examples include small toys, stuffed animals, household items, picture frames, seasonal items, sports memorabilia and goods, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the Rectory. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Rivera 825-9247 THE FESTIVAL BASKET BOOTH NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are currently creating baskets and would greatly appreciate any donations you are willing to give. You can create your own basket or let us do it for you. Although each basket is supposed to be worth at least $200 we will combine any size donation with others, so no donation is too small. Or maybe you are part of a group that would like to join together to make a basket. If you d like to create your own basket, we have information regarding what baskets have done well in the past. Please contact Elizabeth Gosser (937-231-1298) or Kim Braun (937-470-8220) if you have any questions. Donations can be dropped off at the Rectory, the School Office, or the Credit Union. Thank you!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER CREDIT UNION NEWS The St. Helen Federal Credit Union Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held Saturday, April 25 at 6:15 pm in the Smith Building. Join us for a brief State of Affairs meeting followed by a delicious meal and social hour. Tickets for the evening are now available at the Credit Union for just $10. Members and Non-members are both invited. Now is your chance to learn what your St. Helen Federal Credit Union is all about! MARIANIST FAMILY VACATION RETREAT Are you making summer plans for your family? Consider a Marianist Family Vacation Retreat. Please visit our Facebook page at Marianist Family Vacation Retreat for more information or https://sites.google.com/site/familyvacationretreat/ home Retreat Dates for 2015 June 16 20 July 7 11 July 21 25 CARROLL FREEDOM PLAYERS Carroll High School Freedom Players will perform the musical Annie Get Your Gun on May 1st at 8:00 p.m., May 2 nd at 8:00 p.m., and May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Written by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, the show is produced in association with the Rogers and Hammerstein Theatre Library. This musical adaptation of the life of Ohio native and legendary Sharpshooter, Annie Oakley (Jennifer Clemens) tells the story of her rise to fame in Buffalo Bill s (Fred Blackwell) Wild West Show and her tempestuous relationship with her fellow sharp shooter, Frank Butler (Peter Witt). Tickets can be purchased at the school office, online or at the door. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and senior citizens. Children 5 and under are free. ST HELEN SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS TO ADVANCE OUR STEM INITIATIVES The steering committee will provide guidance and support related to the long-term sustainability of the school STEM Initiative. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The committee will: Guide faculty to create interest among all preschool- 8th grade St Helen students in STEM disciplines, including critical thinking, handson learning, problem-based approaches and technology. Create a network that connects educators, students, existing professionals in the area, funders and businesses to introduce, measure and sustain effective STEM teaching and learning through collaboration and resource-sharing. For more information or to join the steering committee, please contact Chrissy Buschur, school principal, by email at cbuschur@sthelenschl.org or by phone at 937-256-1761.
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